Nikola Tesla FBI Files - Page 103

EX-111; qovu Vi Mr. Felt Mr. Baker Mr. Callahan Mr. Cleveland Mr. Conrad Mr. Gebhardt Mr. Jenkins Mr. Marshall Mr. Miller, E.S. Mr. Soyers Mr. Thompson Mr. Walters Tele. Room Mr. Kinley Mr. Armstrong Mr. Bowers. Mr. Herington Ms. Herwig Mr. Mintz Mrs. Neen an REC-35 100-2237-22 Dear 5 APR 8 Your letter was received on April 9th. In response to your faquiry, the effects of Dr. Nikola Tesla were impounded, after his death, by the Office of Alien Property of the Department of Justice and not by the FBI. Since we did not participate in the handling of Dr. Tesla's belongings, I am unable to furnish the information you desire. A copy of your communication and of this reply have been referred to the Department of Justice. MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT April 11, 1973 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED EREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 7-3-80 Sincerely yours, ay III NOTE: Bufiles contain no record of correspondent. (Bufile 100-2237 reflects that Dr. Tesla was a world-famous electrical inventor, and at the time of his death, all of his personal papers and effects were believed dangerous to the country's security if they fell into unauthorized hands. The book, "Prodigal Genius," by John J. O'Neill, alleged that the FBI took over a certain safe and opened it, appropriating his property. Bufiles clearly indicate that it was the Office of Alien Property of the Department which did so, and the above reply is forwarded in answer to related inquiries. /Copy of letter referred to the Assistant Attorney General, Civil Division of the Department.) (4) Vet 10 15 03 bh.d? L. Patrick Gray, III Acting Director i & 103.